Even
before DeWalt Products Company was established
in Leola, Pennsylvania in 1924, its founder,
Raymond E. DeWalt had perfected the first radial
arm machine. His first product under his new
company was an electric universal woodworking
unit known as the Dewalt Wonder Worker. The
company continued its research and development
efforts and in the 1940s, it expanded rapidly
as it worked to fulfill orders related to national
defense during the war.
In
1947, Dewalt Products
Company was reorganized and re-incorporated
under DeWalt Inc., and in 1960 they acquired
United States and Canadian patent rights to
Richard C. Bennett Manufacturing’s
Two-way Panel Saw. The company earned a solid
reputation in the industry but stopped North
American production of radial arm saws in 1989.
Several years later it introduced its line
of portable electric
power tools and accessories
specifically for contractors and professional
woodworkers.
In
1994, DeWalt significantly increased its product
offering with a line of over 30 new cordless
tools, that included a drill/driver, saws, impact
drivers and wrenches, flashlights and the first
combination drill / driver /
hammerdrill. They also offer drills, cordless
screwdrivers, hammers, compressors, a line of
metalworking equipment and other tools for the
do-it-yourselfer and the professional.
DeWalt’s
product line geared specifically toward woodworking
includes tools such as joiners, planers, routers,
sanders, table
saws, nailers, and cutout tools.
Products are sold worldwide through licensed
retailers and an online site.
Addresses
Dewalt
Headquarters
DeWalt Industrial Tool Co.
701 E. Joppa Road, TW425
Baltimore, MD 21286
All other locations are via sales and service
centers.
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